If my parent died without a will but was still married, do I inherit anything? | NC

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Q: If my parent died without a will but was still married, do I inherit anything as the only child? A: Yes—in many intestate estates, an only child inherits something even if the parent was still legally married when they died. The key is what counts as “probate” property, because intestate succession rules divide only the probate estate—while some assets pass automatically by title or…